100625_PlanComm_PublicHearing_Minutes

Chairman, Gehm called the public hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Gehm read the public hearing notice on the request for a conditional use permit. PRESENT: Russ Gehm, Andrew Court, Steve Peterson, Mark Welch, Troy Wescott, and Robbie Woldt III. Absent: Bob Shest ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CITIZENS: Jesse Rankin, Director of Municipal Operations; Attorney Charles Adams, Town Counsel Law & Litigation, LLC; and Jason Hutter, Little Village Pizza Crust. During the Public Hearing, Rankin noted that it was Jason Hutter's opportunity to present his request for a conditional use permit to the Plan Commission. Hutter explained that he was seeking this permit for the house located on the property and invited the Plan Commission to ask any questions they had. Steve Peterson inquired about the contents and current use of the house. Hutter responded that the space serves as a cooling room with conveyors that process the crust coming off the press line. In this room, the crusts are cooled, counted, boxed, and then placed in a freezer. Peterson further asked if Hutter was adding more space to his existing facility at 109 W Green Bay Street. Hutter clarified that he was utilizing property he already owned and emphasized that there is no residential use of the house. Rankin inquired whether there were any drawings or anything else related to the permit request. Hutter replied that he could create a drawing but didn't have anything with him. Troy Westcott asked Hutter if the house's structure would remain unchanged and if he would only be using the existing rooms. Hutter confirmed that was correct. Andrew Court inquired whether there were any State plans or initiatives for the project. Hutter stated that everything had been approved by the state. Rankin has been in touch with WDATCP and WDSPS. WDATCP has approved but this department of the State does not approve building plans. Brian Noe, the State Building Inspector, does not have any plans and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Monday, October 6, 2025 Village of Bonduel – Public Hearing Request for Conditional Use Permit Monday, October 6, 2025 Page 2 is not aware of any construction work that has been done on the property. Commercial building plans must be approved by the state. Robbie Woldt inquired as to whether the building required construction plans if it only contained conveyors. Rankin stated that two buildings had been connected. Hutter stated that the buildings were and had been connected for 100 years. Rankin has no proof that the buildings were connected previously. Hutter stated that David Schmidt would have a record because the buildings have been in that condition since he began doing assessments for the Village of Bonduel. Woldt inquired about the house's zoning, which is C-1 commercial district. Rankin verified the zoning. Mark Welch inquired whether Hutter had any future plans for construction or additions. Hutter has no plans for expansion; his goal is to get the plant operational and then build a new plant outside of town. Welch stated that there will be no additional or new construction inside the building. Hutter replied, "No." Welch inquired about the business's performance. Hutter's business is doing well, with USDA licensing, a fully automated frozen pizza line, and toppings licensing in the works. In addition, he has several contracts for pizza crusts across the state. Welch asked if he could tell us which companies Hutter makes pizza crusts for. Hutter mentioned Portesi, D&D, and Greco & Sons as some of the companies. Gehm asked if there were any more comments on the conditional use permit. Gehm closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Maroszek, Clerk/Treasurer